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Why Safety Sells: The Overlooked Market Power of Tornado SheltersTornado shelters are no longer just a safety upgrade; they’ve become a significant market differentiator for homes in storm-prone regions. Recent surveys reveal that more than 60% of U.S. homeowners want detailed information about storm safety features when buying a home, and nearly half actively seek…
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Last Updated: July 28, 2016 For years, the only thing consumers knew about tornado shelters was the basement or some kind of underground cellar. However, with many developments in the industry, underground residential shelters have evolved from wood, fiberglass, and cement, to a more durable safe room made of steel. And even though studies have proved the…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 In some states — like Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Texas, Washington and Wyoming — this week, the first week in March, is designated as a time to prepare for severe weather. And with the National Tornado Summit just over, now is a good time to dispel the myths and consider the facts…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Should you install your own safe room or residential storm shelter, plan to share your neighbor’s, or head for a nearby community shelter when severe weather kicks up?At Survive-a-Storm Shelters, we advise you to choose the first option for two important reasons: you’ll know you have a shelter to keep you safe and you won’t…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Flooding in Texas. A surge of May tornadoes in Oklahoma. What’s going on with the weather? Well, it’s weather. And by definition, that means weather is unpredictable!The cost of flooding in TexasThat also means it can cause some strange situations. In Texas, northeast of Houston, authorities were trying to rescue about 500…
Last Updated: July 28, 2016 Tornado safety tips for Memorial Day weekendBelow are some safety tips for Memorial Day weekend so ensure you have a worry-free holiday:Listen to local news or a weather radio to stay up to date.Watch for tornado danger signs: a dark, greenish sky; hail or heavy rain; an approaching cloud of debris; loud, continuous roar or…